Research in Marine Science

Conduct coastal and marine science research in Williamsburg, Gloucester Point, the Eastern Shore Lab, & abroad

Many William & Mary students conduct research in marine sciences with faculty or graduate student mentors. Research often spans the disciplines of fisheries, marine biology and ecology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography, aquatic health and marine diseases, and coastal and marine geology.

Check out the links below to learn how you can get involved, see some examples of field research conducted by current students and recent graduates, and find a list of the peer-reviewed marine-science publications lead or co-authored by William & Mary undergraduates.